'Delicious' is a fun word to say
I'll have to watch the replay, but I think Mills was tagging Coniglio. Hew did drop behind the play a lot and played as a sweeper when we went forward. In any case, it has nothing to do with a downgrade, but rather making room for emerging players. There's no point in drafting players if they never get an opportunity to get into the side. Aliir, Melican, Rampe, Lloyd, Fox and COR make a solid back six that doesn't need Mills, who can bring his talents to the midfield. If there's anything missing in the back 6 it's a running halfback type like Malceski, Shaw or Jetta. Ling, Stoddart and McInerney are a better fit for that role.
Yes. I'm quite serious about Stoddart. He's a solid performer with pace and a penetrating kick, and not afraid of the physical stuff. He was a very good NEAFL performer, showing traits that usually transfer well to the AFL. If he's given a run of 6 or 7 games, I'm sure he'll fit in fine. As mentioned earlier, he's got a back problem atm, which is unfortunate, as he was in the side and looking okay. 16 possession in his last game.
Decent interview with Jake Lloyd from Dwyane Russell here: “Paps is staying”: Sydney’s message regarding Carlton target
Coaches votes
10 - Parker
4 - Rampe
4 - Rowbottom
3 - Kelly
3 - Dawson
2 - Melican
2 - Blakey
1 - Lloyd
1 - Sinclair
So besides Parker the coaches couldn't agree on anything.
From what I could tell after reviewing the 1st half, Mills played at most of the stoppages, but was the first midfielder to drop back in defence, so played sort of a +1 in defence, which is not a bad role for him. But was more of a helper covering GWS midfielders going forward than a main cog in the defence. If Aliir returns without dropping any defenders, I think we will see Mills more in a pure midfield role.
You'd think so wouldn't you. There 3 lowest ever scores in their history have happened in the last 9 months. Even when they only had kids, they still scored more.
On the swans, when you go into a derby as underdogs, you know the team will be at its peak mentally. The only question then is skill and strength.
Tick, tick. The future looks good.
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